OTA Dispatch Issue 4, 2020

21 www.ortrucking.org Issue 4 | 2020 ALMOST ANYONE in the trucking industry can agree there’s a truck parking shortage, and not just in Oregon. Rest stops are intended for short-term stays, but as private locations are running low on spots, more truckers are using these areas for a longer period of time. The shortage is also causing drivers to park on access ramps and roadway shoulders or continue driving without taking needed breaks. ODOT RECENTLY CONDUCTED A TRUCK PARKING SURVEY. HERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE RESULTS. The national growth in trucking and the requirement for regular rest has led to increased demand for truck parking; however, the public and private supply hasn’t kept up at a national level. The Oregon Commercial Truck Parking Study (OCTPS) explored truck parking issues in Oregon and aimed to address commercial parking needs along the six key freight corridors in Oregon with innovative and cost-effective strategies. The OCTPS aimed to achieve three broad goals over the course of the study: ` Assess and address commercial truck parking needs for required rest periods in Oregon to increase safety with practical, innovative and cost-effective strategies that include effective technologies.